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When Is It Time to Give Up on a Project?

That's actually a hard question for me to answer because I think it's highly personal. I don't have a set of guidelines that tells me when a project has reached...

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Are You Knitting for the Life You Actually Live?

Do you knit what you actually wear? I love making shawls, socks, sweaters, hats, and mittens—but what I enjoy knitting isn’t always what I reach for when I’m getting dressed....

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Sometimes You Just Have to Get Past the Beginning.

The Brioche Boomerang is officially underway! It may have taken me a few tries to get through those setup rows, but now we're moving right along.

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What Knitting Has Taught Me That Has Nothing to Do With Knitting

Knitting has taught me so much more than how to make stitches. Over the years, it has taught me patience, the value of slowing down, how to accept mistakes, and...

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The First Hint of Sweater Weather

A cool breeze is bringing the first hint of sweater weather! From pumpkin chai lattes and gift-knitting plans to cozy fall projects and retreat preparations, autumn is beginning to make...

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Do You Pick the Yarn or the Pattern First?

Do you fall in love with the yarn first, or does the perfect pattern send you searching for just the right skeins? This week, I’m sharing how I use Ravelry...

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How Many Projects Are on Your Needles? ⭐

Do you knit one project at a time, or do you have a project for every mood? This week I'm sharing what's currently on my needles, why socks are my...

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The Best Project Isn't Always the Most Exciting One.

The Best Project Isn't Always the Most Exciting One When a new pattern is released, it's easy to get caught up in all the excitement. Beautiful photos, interesting stitch patterns,...

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